Metro North Regional Employment Board

Metro North Regional Employment Board

Full Time Job Posting

Job Title: Manager of Youth Programs

The Metro North Regional Employment Board (REB) is a public-private partnership whose mission is to enable area residents to gain skills that will maximize their economic self-sufficiency and to provide employers with the workforce they need to effectively compete in the changing world economy. The Metro North REB is located in Cambridge, MA. To learn more, visit

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Youth Programs is responsible for administering, managing, and developing workforce development partnerships, grants, and initiatives, with a primary focus on youth programs. The Manager develops relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; conducts data analysis, research, and evaluation to support workforce development efforts; develops and monitors service plans to ensure successful grant performance; and acts as a technical resource to workforce partners and other staff.The Manager will also serve as lead staff member for the Metro North Youth Council.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Plan, manage, and oversee the REB’s youth programs, including Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Youth, School to Career Connecting Activities, and YouthWorks.

• Lead the development of industry sector partnerships based on priority industries as identified in the strategic plan; engage partner organizations (employers, training providers/community colleges, career centers, community-based organizations) in these groups; prepare materials, facilitate meetings and provide staff support to industry groups, including preparing meeting summaries.

• Identify key workforce development issues and opportunities, and research creative approaches/best practices within workforce development nationally and locally, but also across disciplines, with a goal of potentially testing and implementing innovative solutions to workforce development problems.

• Conduct supporting research, develop and write grant proposals in response to state and federal Requests for Proposals/SGAs; identify and apply for foundation grants to support REB initiatives/industry partnership activities.

• Develop programmatic plans and budgets to support grant submissions; implement, manage, and track program and budgetary performance of successful submissions.

• Work closely and effectively with funding sources and with Metro North employers, career centers, education/training providers, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders as appropriate; convene meetings as necessary to encourage on-going engagement and communication among partners.

• Participate in policy development at the REB committee level; identify policy needs and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; staff the Metro North Youth Council; convene meetings as necessary; prepare materials; prepare notes summarizing meetings.

• Manage/coordinate assigned grants/programs/initiatives; work effectively with funding sources, advocating for policies supportive of the REB’s initiatives/strategic plan; attend statewide meetings and participate in workgroups as appropriate.

• Prepare labor market information/reports upon request; prepare performance reports on assigned initiatives for a variety of audiences; prepare narrative reports for funding sources, as necessary.

• On an on-going basis, assess the success of grants/initiatives through various evaluation methods; conduct focus groups and on-line surveys for various purposes.

• Organize conferences, workshops, and events; work with staff on public relations efforts, including website news items.

• The ability to travel, mostly within state.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:Workforce development and partnership building experience required, preferably in an environment serving youth. Experience in research and evaluation, grant writing and resource development required.

Skills/Qualities:Creative, forward-thinking, problem-solver with relationship-building skills as well as expert technical/analytical skills, including evaluation and reporting. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral required. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative required. Experience analyzing and working with data, using it to answer questions and support policy and programmatic decisions. Skills with reporting software, e.g., Access and/or Crystal Reports, a plus.

Salary and benefits: Starting salary range $55,000 - $65,000. Excellent benefits including health care, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 403(b) plan, holiday, sick and vacation time.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter outlining your experience and interest to . No telephone calls please. Position posted 7/11/17. Open until filled.

Metro North Regional Employment Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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